A branch of philosophy that addresses questions concepts such as good and evil, right and wrong, justice, virtue, etc.

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Ethical Structures

The ethical conduct of a human system is influenced primarily by the systemic structure.

Moral behavior is like any other behavior. It is influenced primarily by structure. To change ethical conduct change beliefs.

Leaders concerned with organizational ethics should devote their energy to processes that change the structure of the organization; not changing organizational behavior.

Ethics cannot be legislated or mandated because rules of behavior don’t necessarily change structure.

Values

Values play an important part of the ethical structure of individuals and society.

Life

Valuing life and self-ownership.

Liberty

A structure in which all individuals exercise their personal freedom limited only by their respect for the freedom of others.

Property

Ownership of personal production and right to trade owned economic goods.